PhilHealth, LTO, DFA and PSA Offices in Metro Manila Closed on November 16 to 18 for the 49th ASEAN Summit GOVERNMENT OFFICES CLOSED NOVEMBER 16 TO 18 – Planning to process a document or claim a government service in Metro Manila this week? Several national government agencies have announced that their offices in the National … Read more
PhilHealth Assures Members Mammogram, Breast and Liver Ultrasound Remain Covered Even as YAKAP Clinics No Longer Need To Offer Them PHILHEALTH CANCER SCREENING 2026 – Worried that you can no longer get a free mammogram or ultrasound through PhilHealth? The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) said members will still be covered for these cancer screening … Read more
Mark Villar Pushes Free Health Insurance for All Government Workers MARK VILLAR – A proposal seeking free health insurance for government employees is gaining attention as Senator Mark Villar calls for better medical protection for public servants and their families. Senator Mark Villar is pushing for mandatory free Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) coverage for all … Read more
PWDs Can Get Automatic PhilHealth Coverage Without a Separate Application PWD – Registered PWDs can automatically receive PhilHealth coverage, but many may still be unaware of the important step needed to access the benefit. Persons with disabilities (PWDs) who are listed in the Philippine Registry for Persons with Disabilities (PR-PWD) may automatically become covered by … Read more
PCSO Recognizes PhilHealth’s Role in Helping Poor Filipinos w/ Medical Needs PCSO – The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office approved the additional P1.6 billion contribution to PhilHealth. One of the most popular state entities in the country is the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. Truth be told that millions of Filipinos join the lottery games conducted by … Read more
Netizen Slams Gamot Program of PhilHealth Over Alleged Poor Implementation A male netizen expressed frustration and criticized the Gamot program of PhilHealth due to its alleged poor system and implementation. Recently, Van Ybiernas, a Facebook user, shared his opinion about the Gamot program of PhilHealth. The post immediately went viral on social media and gained mixed reactions from … Read more
Overpriced Medical Bills Spark Concern From Ombudsman Remulla REMULLA – Overpriced medical bills are now under scrutiny after strong remarks from Jesus Crispin Remulla. Concerns over allegedly excessive hospital charges have been brought to light after Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla criticized what he described as “bloated expenses” in some private hospitals. In an interview on … Read more
Pres. Marcos Jr. Speaks on Order to PhilHealth MARCOS JR. – The President announced that he ordered PhilHealth to implement a one-time waiver on the interest on unpaid contributions from 2013 to 2024. Countless Filipinos are members of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. or more popularly known as PhilHealth. These individuals are faced with the … Read more
Legal Heat Rises as Recto, PhilHealth Chief Face Charges Over P60 Billion Transfer RALPH RECTO – Executive Secretary Ralph Recto is now facing serious accusations after complaints were filed over the controversial transfer of PhilHealth’s excess funds. A formal complaint has been filed against Executive Secretary Ralph Recto and former Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) … Read more
In Zaldy Co’s letter to PBBM, he pointed to Senator Chiz Escudero doing this. Who slashed the budgets for DepEd, PhilHealth, and DA in the 2025 General Appropriations Bill (GAB)? Was it Senator Chiz Escudero? In a seven-page confidential letter to President Bongbong Marcos in February 2025 from former Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Elizaldy Co, he … Read more